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Ministry of Education
New Feathers in the Academic Programme of CUO
The Central University of Odisha is going to start three new undergraduate programmes and one postgraduate programme from the academic year 2023-24. These are four-year B.Sc. programmes in Agriculture Science, Dairy Science, and Forest Management and two-year PG/MBA Programme in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of the University Prof. Chakradhar Tripathi had a meeting in the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, at New Delhi to discuss about the starting of new programmes for the young generations of not only Odisha but also India. Considering the academic scenario in India, it has been decided to launch the above new programmes to cater the interest of the young population including the tribal community.
“The Koraput region situated in the Eastern Ghats is a highland plateau with a number of hills and hillocks. Except for the North-Western and West-Central part, almost the entire district is occupied by dense forests and highly rugged mountains. Agriculture, livestock, and forest products are the mainstay of the district economy, and more than 80% of the population in Koraput district directly depends on agriculture. The majority of farmers use traditional farming systems in Koraput whereas farmers all over the country are struggling to adopt modern technologies. This traditional knowledge is transmitted from generation to generation by families. It is worth mentioned that in 2012 the Food and Agriculture Organisation  of the United Nations has accorded the status of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System  to the traditional agricultural system being practiced in Koraput region of Odisha for promoting food security and conserving biodiversity. Keeping in view of the above, the University is going to start four-year B.Sc. programme in Agriculture Science, Dairy Science and Forest Management from the academic session 2023-24”, said Prof. Chakradhar Tripathi, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of the CUO.
Further, He said that Koraput is a prominent producer of rice, millet, ginger, coffee, black pepper, vegetable, and jackfruit. Strawberry, dragon fruit, apple, banana, and other rare fruit are also produced in the Koraput soil. Inspite of such huge production, there is no adequate management and supply chain system for marketing these products at the national and international level. The new programme i.e. two year PG/MBA programme in Logistics and Supply Chain Management will fulfill these demands.
The University will issue admission notification shortly for the above programmes and the admission process will be completed by 31st July 2023. The intake capacity in each discipline will be 44. The new faculty for the above programmes will be recruited in near future.
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Ministry of Power
Ministry of Power Revises Biomass Co-Firing Policy for enabling purchase of biomass pellets by Power Plants at benchmark price
Government's decision, a step to enhance energy security, reduce use of fossil fuels and increase income of farmers: Union Power & NRE Minister R. K. Singh
The decision would encourage farmers, entrepreneurs as well as thermal power utilities to strive to establish a sustainable biomass supply chain
Ministry of Power  has decided to benchmark the prices of biomass pellets used for co-firing in Thermal Power Plants . The decision comes in view of evolving market conditions for biomass pellets and requests received from stakeholders including thermal power plants, pellet manufactures, farmers, bankers etc.
The benchmarked price shall take into account the business viability, impact on electricity tariff and efficient & faster pellet procurement by power utilities. Price Benchmarking of pellets will enable the TPPs as well as Pellet Vendors to establish a sustainable supply mechanism for co-firing of pellets. The benchmarked price, as finalised by the committee under CEA, will be effective from 1st January, 2024.
Till the time the recommendations of the committee are implemented, the power utilities shall go for short term tenders for meeting the immediate requirement of biomass pellets for their TPPs.
Shri R.K. Singh, Union Power Minister said that co-firing of biomass in coal based power plants is a key policy of the Government towards energy security, reduced use of fossil fuels and at the same time to increase income of farmers. Revised policy shall help in achieving these goals faster.
Explaining the decision, Shri Alok Kumar, Secretary, Power said that the decision would encourage farmers, entrepreneurs as well as thermal power utilities to strive to establish a sustainable biomass ecosystem, achieve the targets for co-firing, reduce stubble burning and help to ensure a cleaner and greener future for the citizens of India.
In another modification of the policy, it has been directed that since availability of torrefied biomass pellets is presently limited in the country, the torrefied pellets shall only be procured by utilities for which it is technically unavoidable and utilities which can use non-torrefied pellets should utilise the same only.
In line with the Biomass policy, which mandates cofiring of Biomass with coal in Thermal Power Plants , so far around 1.80 Lakh MT of biomass fuel has been co-fired in 47 thermal power plants in the country totalling a capacity of 64,350 MW. Out of this, more than 50000 MT has been cofired during first two months of FY ’23-24, which has also surpassed the previous highest ever annual quantity. Further, about 1140 Lakh MT of biomass pellets are at various stages of the tendering . Purchase order has been placed for approx. 69 Lakh MT of biomass pellets by thermal power plants. With the enabling policies in place and thrust from MoP through SAMARTH mission, substantial growth of Biomass cofiring in TPPs across the country is envisaged.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister chairs 13th BRICS Summit
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the 13th BRICS Summit virtually today.
The theme of the Summit, chosen by India, was, BRICS@15: Intra-BRICS Cooperation for Continuity, Consolidation and Consensus.
The Summit saw the participation of all other BRICS Leaders - President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil, President Vladimir Putin of Russia, President Xi Jinping of China, and President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa.
Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for the cooperation received from BRICS partners during India's Chairship this year, which allowed the achievement of several new initiatives. These included the first BRICS Digital Health Summit; the first BRICS Ministerial Joint Statement on multilateral reforms; a BRICS Counter-Terrorism Action Plan; an Agreement on cooperation in field of remote-sensing satellites; a virtual BRICS vaccine Research & Development Centre; BRICS Alliance on Green Tourism, etc.
Highlighting the leading role that BRICS countries can play in the post-COVID global recovery, Prime Minister called for enhanced BRICS cooperation under the motto of 'Build-back Resiliently, Innovatively, Credibly and Sustainably'.
Elaborating on these themes, Prime Minister stressed the need for accelerating 'build-back' by enhancing speed and accessibility of vaccination, creating 'resilience' by diversifying pharma and vaccine production capacities beyond the developed world, fostering 'innovation' by creatively using digital tools for public good, ensuring reform of multilateral institutions to enhance their 'credibility', and promoting 'sustainable' development by articulating a common BRICS voice on environmental and climate issues.
The leaders also discussed important regional and global issues, including recent developments in Afghanistan. There was convergence of views on the threat posed by growth of terrorism and extremism, and all BRICS partners agreed to accelerate implementation of the BRICS Action Plan on Counter-Terrorism.
At the conclusion of the Summit, the leaders adopted the 'New Delhi Declaration'.
Ministry of Finance
Around 6.17 crore Income Tax Returns  and about 19 lakh major Tax Audit Reports  filed on new e-Filing portal of Income Tax Department
Around 6.17 crore Income Tax Returns  and about 19 lakh major Tax Audit Reports have been filed on the new e-Filing portal of the Income Tax Department as on 6th February, 2022.
Out of 6.17 crore ITRs filed for AY 2021-22, 48% of these are ITR-1 , 9% is ITR-2 , 13% is ITR-3 , 27% are ITR-4 , ITR-5 , ITR-6  and ITR-7 .
Over 1.73 lakh Form 3CA-3CD and 15.62 lakh Form 3CB-3CD have been filed in FY 21-22. More than 1.61 lakh other Tax Audit Reports  have been filed till 06.02.2022.
The Department has been issuing reminders to taxpayers through emails, SMS and Twitter encouraging taxpayers and Chartered Accountants not to wait till the last minute and file their TARs/ITRs without further delay. Further, to assist the filers for resolution of any grievance related to e-filing, two new email ids- TAR.helpdesk@incometax.gov.in and ITR.helpdesk@incometax.gov.in have been provided. All taxpayers/tax professionals who are yet to file their Tax Audit Reports or Income Tax Returns for AY 2021-22 are requested to file their TARs/Returns immediately to avoid last minute rush.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Secretary, DARPG, Dr.K.Shivaji delivers the valedictory address at the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation  - National Centre for Good Governance  Two-day Workshop on COVID-19 – Good Governance Practices in a Pandemic for International Civil Servants
Says,India’s Nationwide coherent, coordinated and collective strategy has been resilient and flexible
India’s diverse but locally suitable nuanced strategies of States have been effective: Dr. K. Shivaji
Dr. K.Shivaji, Secretary, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances delivered the valedictory address on day 2 of the ITEC-NCGG Two-day Workshop on COVID-19 – Good Governance Practices in a Pandemic through a webinar on June 19, 2020. In his valedictory address Dr.K.Shivaji said that India adopted a nationwide coherent, coordinated and collective strategy in coordination with all the State governments to fight the Corona Virus. He said, the cluster containment strategy with focus on early detection of cases through the RAF  model has focused on social distancing. The Government’s 20 Trillion Rupees of economic self-reliant package is expected to revive inclusive economic growth. He further said that States have adopted diverse but locally suitable nuanced strategies, as evident in the Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Sikkim, Odisha and Maharashtra models. Digital preparedness and digital infrastructure have been found to be very useful in fighting against the pandemic in ensuring delivery of public services, dissemination of digital information and telemedicine. He further added that there has been an unprecedented surge in public grievances in the COVID 19 period which could be handled in a prompt and decisive manner within a record response rate of 3 days.
Day 2 of the Workshop witnessed participation from 18 countries and 150 international civil servants from India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Bhutan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Austria, Kenya, Morocco, Nepal, Oman, Somalia, Thailand, Tunisia, Tonga, Sudan and Uzbekistan.
The other sessions of the 2 day workshop included technical sessions on Health Sector Preparedness chaired by Ms. Sujatha Rao former Health Secretary of India, Vande Bharat Mission chaired by Shri Rajiv Bansal CMD Air India, District level best practices chaired Shri Ajit Seth former Cabinet Secretary and State level best practices chaired by V.Srinivas Additional Secretary DARPG.
The Two-day Workshop was jointly conducted by the Ministry of External Affairs, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances and National Centre for Good Governance with the objective of disseminating India’s good governance practices in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic to ITEC countries. Shri V.Srinivas Additional Secretary DARPG and Director General NCGG said that the participation in the 2- day ITEC-NCGG workshop had exceeded expectations and positive reviews were received from all participating international civil servants.
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Campaign on Poshan Abhiyan calls for healthy food habits among public
Poshan Abhiyan: FOB Goa concludes five-day campaign
Artists perform programs in Goa to spread awareness on healthy food habits
Goa, 4 April 2022
Field Outreach Bureau, Goa,  on Monday, concluded its five-day campaign on Poshan Abhiyan, with a call to the public to follow healthy food habits to help the government build a healthy India.
The campaign was launched as part of various activities being carried out across the country during the Poshan Pakhwada that was observed from 21st March to 4th April, 2022. Poshan Pakhwada was observed as part of the Integrated Nutrition Support Program – Mission Poshan 2.0 – a flagship program of Government of India which is being implemented through the Ministry of Women and Child Development. The program aims to improve nutritional outcomes for the public by leveraging technology, a targeted approach and convergence, with special focus on children, adolescents, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.
In Goa, the FOB launched the five-day campaign on 31st March to spread the message. Artists of Ram Magic Drama Group performed awareness programs in Mapusa, Chimbel, Tivim, Porvorim and Old Goa, reaching out to hundreds of people with the message of healthy food habits. The troupe performs magic items to spread the message.
Field Outreach Bureau is a mass communication department under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. Field Outreach Bureaus are engaged in educating people, both rural and urban, about the Government’s policies and programmes to evoke their participation in developmental activities. This is ensured by the Bureau using different vehicles of communication viz. Print Media advertising, Audio Visual Campaigns, dissemination through Exhibitions, Outdoor Campaigns and New Media etc.PIB Goa | VK/DR
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Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President Greets the Nation on New Year's Eve
The Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar has greeted the nation on the occasion of New Year - 2023. Following is the full text of his message:
"My warm greetings and best wishes to my countrymen as we welcome the New Year - 2023.
This joyous occasion is an opportunity to continue our efforts with greater vigour ensuring our upward growth trajectory.
Let us usher in the new year with a resolve to take India to greater heights of progress and prosperity.
The Nation that is on rise as never before is a favored global destination of growth, opportunity and investments.
Let us all coalesce our efforts towards bringing greater peace, health, harmony and happiness in our lives!"
Following is the Hindi text of the message:
"नव वर्ष - 2023 के शुभारंभ पर देशवासियों को मेरी हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं और बधाई!
उल्लास का यह पल हमें वह अवसर भी प्रदान करता है कि हम भारत की प्रगति-यात्रा को जारी रखने के लिए, अपने प्रयासों में नए जोश और उत्साह का संचार करें।
आइए, नव वर्ष का स्वागत इस नए संकल्प के साथ करें कि हम भारत को प्रगति और समृद्धि की नई
ऊंचाइयों तक ले जायेंगे।
आज राष्ट्र प्रगति के नए प्रतिमान स्थापित कर रहा है, वह प्रगति, अवसरों और निवेश का नया
वैश्विक केंद्र बन कर उभरा है।
आइए, अपने जीवन में शांति, स्वास्थ्य, सौहार्द और खुशहाली सुनिश्चित करने के लिए हम सब
मिल कर साझा प्रयास करें!
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey receives the first tranche of 4,475 Oxygen Concentrators from Temasek Foundation, Singapore
The Oxygen Concentrators will aid efforts of Center and State Govts in fight against COVID-19: Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey
Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare today received the first tranche of 4,475 Oxygen Concentrators from Temasek Foundation, Singapore. The Foundation has offered to donate total of 20,000 Oxygen Concentrators to India. The remaining Oxygen Concentrators will be received in the month of August 2020. These devices will be made available to States and UTs for use in management of moderate cases of COVID-19.
Expressing gratitude towards Temasek Foundation, Singapore for their generous help, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey said that the Oxygen Concentrators will substantially aid the fight against COVID-19 in the country. Calling this contribution ‘very timely’, he also complimented Indian Red Cross Society for facilitating import of devices in the quickest possible time. Efforts of the Tata Trusts in coordinating the entire process were also acknowledged. “I express deep gratitude to all the people who have made donations to the cause of fighting COVID-19 in the country through donating blood, plasma and also making donation in kind”, he added.
Shri Choubey said “Under the dynamic leadership of the Prime Minister, India has been leading the fight against COVID-19 through coordinated efforts between the Centre and States/UTs through the ‘Whole of Government’ approach. The encouraging results are being visible across the country. We are committed to providing all possible support to the State and UT governments in their efforts.”
Commenting on the usefulness of the Oxygen Concentrators, he added that, “The Oxygen Concentrators are helpful devices for moderate cases of COVID-19 patients, who may require low oxygen support. They convert atmospheric air to therapeutic oxygen that has a concentration of 90%-95%.” As the machine obviates the need for transportation and refilling of heavy oxygen cylinders, they can be placed in the wards where such patients are provided care, he said. These machines can be used at COVID Care Centres and the Railway Coaches that have been repurposed as COVID Care centres. The Minister added that they are especially useful in remote areas, where logistical constraints may hinder continuous supply of Oxygen cylinders.
Ms. Preeti Sudan, Secretary , Shri Rajesh Bhushan, OSD , Shri R K Jain, Secretary General, Indian Red Cross, senior officers from MoHFW and representatives of Tata Trust were present during the event.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Bangladesh Delegation meets I&B Ministry
Co-production of film on the life of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and documentary on Bangladesh Liberation War finalized
Working Agreement on cooperation between AIR and Bangladesh Betar agreed upon – to be operationalized from June, 2019
DD Free Dish to carry Bangladesh TV on its platform
A Delegation from Bangladesh led by H.E. Dr. Gowher Rizvi, Adviser to Prime Minister of Bangladesh, including H.E. Mr. Syed Muazzem Ali, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India and other delegates met Shri Amit Khare, Secretary and other officials of I&B Ministry today.
The meeting focussed on various aspects of making of feature film on the life and works of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, co-production of which had earlier been announced by the Hon’ble Prime Ministers of both the countries. The movie will be directed by acclaimed filmmaker Shri Shyam Benegal who, along with scriptwriter of the movie Shri Atul Tiwari, was also present during the meeting.
The Bangladesh Delegation assured full cooperation in ensuring smooth logistics for shooting the movie in Bangladesh. Shri Atul Tiwari, script writer, would travel to Bangladesh to do background research for the project – he will be assisted by Shri Piplu Khan, noted film personality from Bangladesh.
Co-production of documentary on Bangladesh Liberation War was also discussed in the meeting. It was mutually agreed that the director of the documentary would be from Bangladesh who would be assisted by a co-director from India.
It was also announced that Prasar Bharati has decided to not only carry Bangladesh TV on DD Free Dish platform, but also to waive carriage fees for the same. As a reciprocal gesture, Bangladesh Delegation announced that a Doordarshan channel will be adopted on the soon to be launched DTH platform of Bangladesh.
A working agreement on cooperation between All India Radio and Bangladesh Betar was also agreed upon between the two countries, implementation of which would start from June, 2019.
The Indian Delegation also highlighted the strong network of Community Radio in both the countries and offered the services of Indian Institute of Mass Communication for training of Bangladesh personnel, along with exploration of sharing of content and best practises in this field.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Cabinet approves conferment of Central Group ‘A’ Service and Cadre Review of Group 'A' Executive Officers of Sashastra Seema Bal
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved conferment of Central Group 'A' Service and Cadre. Review of Group 'A' Executive Officers of Sashastra Seema Bal  with net creation of 19 posts of various ranks from Assistant Commandant to Inspector General ranks to enhance the operational and administrative capabilities of SSB.
Increase of existing structure of Group ‘A’ posts from 1253 to 1272 posts are as follows:
1. Increase of 2 posts of Inspector General .
2. Net increase of 11 posts of DIG /Commandant 
3. Increase of 2 posts of DC .
4. Increase of 4 posts of AC .
Background:
The SSB was set up in 1963 to inculcate a sense of security, promoting national awareness and security consciousness in the border population. After transfer to MHA in 2001, it has been entrusted to guard Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan Borders. SSB also deployed in LWE affected areas and Counter Intelligence/Operations duties in Jammu & Kashmir and Assam. The present sanctioned strength of the Force is 96,093 having 73 Bns . Earlier augmentation-cum-structuring exercises were taken in 2005, 2010 and 2011.
Ministry of Defence
Electronics & Mechanical Engineers  celebrated 80th Corps Day on 15 October 2022
Pune, 15 October 2022
The Corps of Electronics & Mechanical Engineers  celebrated its 80th Corps Day on 15 October 2022. The Corps is responsible for the maintenance and sustenance of the vast spectrum of equipment held on the inventory of Indian Army. Since its inception in 1943, the Corps has continued to excel in all its endeavours and has carved a niche for itself. The seven decades of its existence are replete with examples of its strong ethos, technical ingenuity and exemplary professionalism.
On this occasion, Lieutenant General Arvind Walia, Chief Of Staff, HQ Southern Command on behalf of Lieutenant General JS Nain, Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Sena Medal, ADC, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command complimented all ranks of the Corps of EME for their dedication to duty and quality performance in maintaining the equipment in a high state of readiness. He also urged them to continue with the same spirit and sincerity in future as well.PIB Pune | M.Iyengar/D.Rane
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Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people on Buddha Purnima
PM greets people on Buddha Purnima
(The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has greeted people on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima. The Prime Minister in his message has said:
“Buddha Purnima greetings to everyone. Today we remember the exemplary ideals of Gautama Buddha. His noble thoughts will continue to guide generations.
Gautama Buddha inspires us to work towards harmonious, just and compassionate society.”